How will we produce and use energy differently in the future?

Geography

Energy security is when a country provides affordable energy to its poorest citizens.

Countries need to keep transitioning to renewable energy sources.

The UK imports energy from other countries.

As technology improves, more reserves can be accessed.

Carbon dioxide is produced when burning fossil fuels, which contributes to the greenhouse effect and global warming.

Locating where fossil fuels are is quite easy.

Oil and gas can be transported safely through pipelines.

Oil spills can cause environmental damage.

Supplies are running out and new sources are harder to get to; oil and gas are both predicted to run out within 100 years.

Tick three disadvantages of fossil fuels.

Develop new technologies so that you establish energy security in your country.

Import your energy from many different sources, in case one fails.

Use your own natural resources to generate all your own energy.

Using less energy means you have to generate less of it.

Work with another country or countries to share your resources.

In terms of energy security, what does self-sufficiency mean?

In terms of energy security, what does teamwork mean?

In terms of energy security, what does diversity mean?

In terms of energy security, what does use less mean?

In terms of energy security, what does technology mean?

Coal, oil and gas are examples of these. They formed millions of years ago.

Energy is generated by burning living or once-living organisms to create heat and converting it to electricity.

Energy is generated by converting the energy from flowing water into electricity.

Energy is generated by the sun’s light.

Energy is generated by wind that turns a turbine to generate electricity.

Heat created within the sub-surface of the earth. The  heat can be turned into steam to make electricity.

Heat created within the sub-surface of the earth. The heat can be turned into steam to make electricity.